Dorothy Benne-Michaud,

January 03, 2009

Dorothy Benne-Michaud, passed away suddenly in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 22, 2008. She was born in Johnstown.

Dorothy, known as Dottie, was a generous, loving and caring person with concern for all. At 85 years young, she still enjoyed traveling all over the world. Music was a big part of her life, especially playing the organ. She and her husband, Leo, spent the winters in Scottsdale, Ariz., and summers in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Stefanik; brother, William J. Stefanik; and sister Helen Blaga. Survivors also include her children, Robert and Bonnie Benne, Ronald and Donna Benne and Roger Benne; grandchildren, R. Michael Benne and Danielle M. Benne and; siblings, Betty J. Kelson, John R. Stefanik and Joan M. Stefanik. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Jan. 10, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 6261 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale. Dorothy will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., with her former husband and World War II ace, Lt. Colonel Louis Benne, who also preceded her in death in 1978. Local arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary.